Most of Holbrook streets now clear

Monday

The town and both National Grid and Eversource continue to work on restoring streets and power to Holbrook, which was hit hard by a brutal nor'easter Friday.

Nearly all streets in town are passable to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, according to officials.

Holbrook Public Schools are closed today, Monday, due to the conditions over the weekend.

Holbrook officials continue to be in constant contact with National Grid and EverSource representatives with regard to electrical power restoration efforts.

A warming center with electrical outlets for cell phone charging remains open to the community from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Public Safety Building in the Lower Level Training Room. A regional overnight shelter also is available to Holbrook residents at the Weymouth High School. Transportation to both of these locations is available via the Holbrook Council on the aging wheelchair van. Residents can contact the Holbrook Communications Center at 781-767-1212 to arrange for pick-up.

Residents are urged to check in on any elderly, disabled, or infirm neighbors and to contact the Holbrook Police and Fire Departments in the event assistance, evaluation, or medical transport is needed. If residents are unable to utilize the 911 system due to downed communication wires or depleted cell phone batteries, the Fire Department's Municipal Fire Alarm System continues to be in full service. Emergency services may be summoned by pulling down on the white hook on any of the red fire alarm boxes located throughout the town.

Avoid any downed wires and be on the lookout for any overhead hazards such as dislodged branches, unstable trees, and broken telephone poles.